Skilling Australians Fund (training levy) – Refund Provisions

The Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) commenced on 12 August 2018 and is now in effect. Businesses are now required to pay a 'Nomination Training Contribution Charge' (NTCC) into the SAF for each visa holder sponsored on a:

Subclass 482 Visa (Temporary Skills Shortage - TSS)

Subclass 186 Visa (Employer Nomination Scheme - ENS)

Subclass 187 Visa (Regional Skilled Migration Scheme - RSMS)

SAF Refund Provisions

A refund will be available:

If the sponsorship and visa is approved but the visa holder does not commence employment in their nominated position

If the sponsorship and nomination is approved but the associated visa is refused due to health or character issues

If a TSS Subclass 482 Visa holder leaves the employer within 12 months of employment and the agreed visa period was for more than 12 months

A part refund will be available for unused full years of the agreed visa period

This does not apply to ENS Subclass 186 or RSMS Subclass 187 visa holders who leave their employer within 12 months of employment